ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 845807 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
punctual
genial
indecorous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
punctual
ethical
prune
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
appalling
nurture
prudent

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
refurbish
evident
prune
incisive

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
interminable
turmoil
straddle

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."